subject: Lemon Law For Cars - Is there a lemon law regarding rail dust [print this page] Author: Author: . Webb" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/elizabeth-j.-webb/316265.htm">Elizabeth J. Webb
The term given to the dust that is created from the wheels of trains on the tracks is called rail dust. Trains are heavy and cause a lot of friction between the tracks and wheels. This in turn causes dust particles to be in the air, which would stick to cars. Not really noticeable at first, but with time the particles would show up in the paint of the cars as little orange dots. With less and less usage of trains in modern transporting. Dust particles mostly come from other vehicles on the road. These particles can be very hard to see at first. Imagine having a vehicle that after a time starts getting these discoloration spots all over its body. Would this person be covered under a lemon law?
States vary amongst each other regarding their lemon laws. There are many factors that would be considered before answering that question. But a guide is provided that goes along with federal rules. One of those factors is a vehicle must still be under warranty. If your manufacturer doesn't specifically name rail dust as a covered topic, then the warranty is null and void. Another factor is that there must be reliable data that shows rail dust as the cause of the discoloration. Most manufacturers argue that the environment is responsible for this type of discoloration. This would pose the biggest problem in this situation.
Another responsibility of the vehicle owner is that it must be noted that a reasonable effort was made prevent further damage to the vehicle. As soon as the owner finds there is a problem he must report it, otherwise it can be said that the effort was not grand enough. The longer the owner takes the less chance they have of being covered under their warranty. Last but not least, the vehicle owner must prove that even after having brought the problem to the attention to the dealership, that the discoloration is still visible. Ultimately your individual warranty will determine if rail dust is a covered topic, and whether or not proper procedures are followed.About the Author:
